Understanding System and Application Software

Understanding System and Application Software

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

9th - 12th Grade

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Created by

Ethan Morris

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This video tutorial by Craig explores the purpose and functionality of system software in computer systems. It highlights the role of operating systems in providing an interface between users and hardware, enabling application software to run. The video also discusses utility programs that maintain the computer, such as encryption and compression software, and the importance of memory and file management. Additionally, it covers the need for device drivers to translate operating system instructions for hardware. The tutorial concludes with a summary of system software types and a preview of upcoming videos on operating systems and utility software.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of system software in a computer system?

To provide entertainment

To manage hardware and software resources

To browse the internet

To create documents

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does an operating system help users interact with hardware?

By directly controlling the hardware

By eliminating the need for hardware

By providing an interface between the user and the hardware

By creating hardware components

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an example of application software?

Device driver

Graphics program

Spreadsheet

Word processor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does the operating system play in relation to application software?

It replaces application software

It provides a platform for application software to run

It creates application software

It deletes application software

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a typical example of utility software?

Video player

Encryption software

Email client

Web browser

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of defragmentation software?

To organize fragmented data on a disk

To encrypt files

To compress files

To delete files

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is managing memory for the processor a complex task?

Because it involves creating new hardware

Because it requires managing virtual memory

Because it does not involve any software

Because it is done manually by the user

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